Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
*Certificate in Education (CertEd)

"The part-time CertEd course at Bicton College has given me the opportunity to broaden my teaching potential while still being able to work fulltime" Group Discussion Teaching Practical Teaching Methods

  • UCAS Institution Code:P60

    UCAS Programme Code:N/A

    Duration: 2 YEARS PT

    With a PGCE or Certificate in Education you could…

    …teach!
    …however, a career in education does not just confine you to a classroom. If you preferred, there are also many other teaching opportunities in industries such as the police force, the armed forces, the prison service, private schools and business schools, libraries and language schools…

    These two teacher training courses are delivered together. However, whilst the Certificate in Education course is for trainee teachers without a degree, the PGCE course is for students who already possess a degree qualification, and who are therefore assessed at a higher level.

    Duration
    Students undertake six modules for an in-depth exploration of the theories and practices of learning and teaching. All modules are delivered in the beautiful surroundings of Bicton College under the direction of, and in collaboration with, the University of Plymouth’s Faculty of Education. This course can be funded under teacher training initiatives subject to meeting criteria.
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    Facilities

    • Modern learning resources centre
    • IT support and remote access available
    • Links with University of Plymouth Resources
    • Refectory serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
    • Swimming pool
    • Gym
    • Bar
    • Snack Bar
    • Social area with games machines
    • 25Ha of mature parkland
    • 166 Ha farm estate
    • Animal care centre
    • Veterinary centre
    • BHS approved equestrian training centre
    • Stables
    • Kennels
    • Saplings Children’s Centre

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    Programme Aims

    The programme will give you the opportunity to develop the knowledge, abilities and attitudes relevant to teaching in post compulsory education and training.
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    Entry Requirements

    • Appropriate professional practice (an average minimum of four hours per week) in a post-16 teaching and learning
    • Environment approved by the College
    • An appropriate degree (PGCE only)
    • A commitment to professional development
    • Positive references from two referees
    • A positive check through the Criminal Records Bureau
    • A willingness to undertake personal study of approximately five hours per week
    • The intention to attend all the programme sessions
    • Level 1 (GCSE) literacy and numeracy award
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    Course Structure

    This part-time programme consists of six compulsory modules.
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    What you will study

    Modules

    Year 1
    • PTLLS Award: Planning to teach in the lifelong learning sector
    • CTLLS Award: Enabling learning and assessment
    • Theories and principles for planning and enabling learning

    Year 2

    • DTLLS Award: Continuing personal and professional development (CPPD)
    • Curriculum development for inclusive practice
    • Wider professional practice

    Key skills and educational issues to be included within compulsory modules include:-

    • Information and communication technologies for teaching and learning
    • Counselling in teaching and learning contexts
    • Psychology in education
    • 14-19 curriculum
    • Sustainability in education
    • Literacy, numeracy and information technology embedding
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    Assessment

    • Each module will be assessed by the successful completion of a 3000 word assignment or equivalent
    • You should successfully complete 150 hours of professional practice
    • You should successfully complete a minimum of 8 observed sessions of professional practice

    Progression

    A career in post compulsory education does not just confine you to the classroom; there are also teaching opportunities in other industries such as the police, prison service, armed forces, libraries and high street skills-based learning.

    Other education lecturers have "portfolio careers", working for a number of organisations, sometimes on short-term contracts, and sometimes also pursuing their specialist area in other ways outside education.
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  • APPLY TODAY

    For a full-time application apply to UCAS direct at www.ucas.ac.uk or

    Write to:

    UCAS

    PO Box 28

    Cheltenham

    Gloucestershire

    GL50 3SA

     

    To study part-time apply directly to Bicton College.